Serie A Regular Season - 15

Lecce 1 - 0 FT Pisa

Stadio Via del Mare

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Futmetrix Verdict
24
FT
Fri, Dec 12
Italiano
Lecce
1-0
Pisa
⚡ Intensity 25
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Stulic strikes to sink struggling Pisa.

Stulic's late strike rewards Lecce's relentless Via del Mare siege

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A dominant display from the hosts finally yielded maximum points, leaving a toothless Pisa side facing a daunting mountain to climb in the relegation battle.

A Tactical Siege at Via del Mare

From the opening exchanges at Via del Mare, Lecce established a suffocating high-press that left the visitors struggling for air. An Intensity rating of 4.3 underscores the one-sided nature of this contest, as the hosts unleashed a barrage of 21 shots against a retreating defensive line. Riccardo Sottil was the primary architect of this onslaught, delivering a staggering 8 key passes that repeatedly unpicked the lock, though clinical finishing remained elusive in the first hour. While Pisa attempted to maintain their Balance through the industrious work of Michel Aebischer, they failed to register a single shot on target, turning the match into a grueling exercise in defensive survival for the Tuscan side.

The Double Substitution Masterstroke

The narrative of the match shifted decisively in the 66th minute when the coaching staff introduced Lameck Banda, followed closely by N. Stulic. This double change injected the necessary venom into a Lecce attack that had previously dominated possession (51%) without the final touch. The breakthrough arrived in the 72nd minute, as Banda’s blistering pace out wide created the space needed to square the ball for Stulic, who clinicaly converted from close range. This moment effectively settled the Stakes of the encounter, rewarding a team that had generated a superior xG of 2.20. It was a classic example of tactical depth overcoming a stubborn but limited defensive setup that lacked any meaningful counter-attacking threat throughout the ninety minutes.

Survival Instincts and Pisa's Despair

The final whistle brought scenes of relief for the Salento faithful, as Lecce climbed to 14th in the table, further distancing themselves from the drop zone. For Pisa, the 1-0 defeat marks another concerning step toward the abyss; with only 10 points from 15 games, their Upset Factor remained at zero as they failed to test the home goalkeeper even once. The tactical discrepancy was vast, evidenced by Lecce's 12 corners to Pisa's single set-piece opportunity. As the season progresses, this result highlights the growing divide between the mid-table stability Lecce is building and the desperate survival battle facing the visitors. The three points stay in Puglia, leaving Pisa to reflect on a performance that offered plenty of resistance but zero offensive ambition.

Key Questions

How did substitute Riccardo Sottil change the game?

Sottil actually started the match, providing a masterclass in creativity with 8 key passes that laid the groundwork for the eventual second-half breakthrough.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
51%
49%
Lecce 51%
Pisa 49%
Shots
21
5
Lecce 21
Pisa 5
Shots on Target
3
0
Lecce 3
Pisa 0
Expected Goals (xG)
2.20
0.22
Lecce 2.20
Pisa 0.22
Passes
375
368
Lecce 375
Pisa 368
Pass Accuracy
79%
78%
Lecce 79%
Pisa 78%
Corners
12
1
Lecce 12
Pisa 1
Fouls
17
6
Lecce 17
Pisa 6
Yellow Cards
2
1
Lecce 2
Pisa 1
Red Cards
0
0
Lecce 0
Pisa 0

Match Events

11' 🔄 M. Berisha M. Kaba
Arturo Calabresi 🟨 33'
HT
A. Calabresi R. Albiol 🔄 46'
E. Akinsanmiro S. Angori 🔄 59'
S. Moreo M. Tramoni 🔄 60'
66' 🔄 S. Pierotti L. Banda
67' 🔄 F. Camarda N. Stulic
72' N. Stulic (L. Banda)
74' 🔄 R. Sottil Tete Morente
74' 🔄 C. Ndaba A. Gallo
M. Leris Lorran 🔄 74'
A. Caracciolo L. Buffon 🔄 81'
85' 🟨 Tete Morente
90' 🟨 Kialonda Gaspar
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Lecce

Goalkeepers
W. Falcone
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
D. Veiga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Gaspar
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Tiago Gabriel
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
C. Ndaba
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Y. Ramadani
MAGNET
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
55
Passes
11
Duels
S. Pierotti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
M. Berisha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
11
Entry
L. Coulibaly
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Sottil
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Forwards
F. Camarda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
J. Samooja
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Bleve
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Siebert
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Perez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gallo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sala
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. J. Helgason
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Banda
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
24
Minutes
7.5
Rating
O. Gorter
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kaba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Maleh
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tete Morente
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Stulic
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
23
Minutes
7.3
Rating
K. Ndri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Pisa

Goalkeepers
A. Semper
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
A. Calabresi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Caracciolo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
S. Canestrelli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
I. Toure
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Vural
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Aebischer
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. Akinsanmiro
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Leris
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Forwards
S. Moreo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
60
Entry
H. Meister
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Nicolas Andrade
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Scuffet
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Angori
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Esteves
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Coppola
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Albiol
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Denoon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Lusuardi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Bonfanti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Marin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hojholt
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Piccinini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorran
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Tramoni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Buffon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
25/04/2022 Lecce 2 - 0 Pisa Serie B Stadio Comunale Via del Mare
11/12/2021 Pisa 1 - 0 Lecce Serie B Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
05/04/2021 Pisa 0 - 1 Lecce Serie B Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
19/12/2020 Lecce 0 - 3 Pisa Serie B Stadio Comunale Via del Mare
25/04/2022
2 - 0
Serie B Stadio Comunale Via del Mare
11/12/2021
1 - 0
Serie B Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
05/04/2021
0 - 1
Serie B Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
19/12/2020
0 - 3
Serie B Stadio Comunale Via del Mare
Lecce Win
Pisa Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 15 33 34 14 +20 WGenoa 1 - 2 Inter (14-12-2025)WInter 4 - 0 Como (06-12-2025)WPisa 0 - 2 Inter (30-11-2025)LInter 0 - 1 AC Milan (23-11-2025)WInter 2 - 0 Lazio (09-11-2025)
2 AC Milan 15 32 24 13 +11 DAC Milan 2 - 2 Sassuolo (14-12-2025)WTorino 2 - 3 AC Milan (08-12-2025)WAC Milan 1 - 0 Lazio (29-11-2025)WInter 0 - 1 AC Milan (23-11-2025)DParma 2 - 2 AC Milan (08-11-2025)
3 Napoli 15 31 22 13 +9 LUdinese 1 - 0 Napoli (14-12-2025)WNapoli 2 - 1 Juventus (07-12-2025)WAS Roma 0 - 1 Napoli (30-11-2025)WNapoli 3 - 1 Atalanta (22-11-2025)LBologna 2 - 0 Napoli (09-11-2025)
4 AS Roma 15 30 16 8 +8 WAS Roma 1 - 0 Como (15-12-2025)LCagliari 1 - 0 AS Roma (07-12-2025)LAS Roma 0 - 1 Napoli (30-11-2025)WCremonese 1 - 3 AS Roma (23-11-2025)WAS Roma 2 - 0 Udinese (09-11-2025)
5 Juventus 15 26 19 14 +5 WBologna 0 - 1 Juventus (14-12-2025)LNapoli 2 - 1 Juventus (07-12-2025)WJuventus 2 - 1 Cagliari (29-11-2025)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Juventus (22-11-2025)DJuventus 0 - 0 Torino (08-11-2025)
6 Bologna 15 25 23 13 +10 LBologna 0 - 1 Juventus (14-12-2025)DLazio 1 - 1 Bologna (07-12-2025)LBologna 1 - 3 Cremonese (01-12-2025)WUdinese 0 - 3 Bologna (22-11-2025)WBologna 2 - 0 Napoli (09-11-2025)
7 Como 15 24 19 12 +7 LAS Roma 1 - 0 Como (15-12-2025)LInter 4 - 0 Como (06-12-2025)WComo 2 - 0 Sassuolo (28-11-2025)WTorino 1 - 5 Como (24-11-2025)DComo 0 - 0 Cagliari (08-11-2025)
8 Lazio 15 22 17 11 +6 WParma 0 - 1 Lazio (13-12-2025)DLazio 1 - 1 Bologna (07-12-2025)LAC Milan 1 - 0 Lazio (29-11-2025)WLazio 2 - 0 Lecce (23-11-2025)LInter 2 - 0 Lazio (09-11-2025)
9 Sassuolo 15 21 21 19 +2 DAC Milan 2 - 2 Sassuolo (14-12-2025)WSassuolo 3 - 1 Fiorentina (06-12-2025)LComo 2 - 0 Sassuolo (28-11-2025)DSassuolo 2 - 2 Pisa (24-11-2025)WAtalanta 0 - 3 Sassuolo (09-11-2025)
10 Udinese 15 21 16 22 -6 WUdinese 1 - 0 Napoli (14-12-2025)LUdinese 1 - 2 Genoa (08-12-2025)WParma 0 - 2 Udinese (29-11-2025)LUdinese 0 - 3 Bologna (22-11-2025)LAS Roma 2 - 0 Udinese (09-11-2025)
11 Cremonese 15 20 18 18 0 LTorino 1 - 0 Cremonese (13-12-2025)WCremonese 2 - 0 Lecce (07-12-2025)WBologna 1 - 3 Cremonese (01-12-2025)LCremonese 1 - 3 AS Roma (23-11-2025)LPisa 1 - 0 Cremonese (07-11-2025)
12 Atalanta 15 19 19 18 +1 WAtalanta 2 - 1 Cagliari (13-12-2025)LVerona 3 - 1 Atalanta (06-12-2025)WAtalanta 2 - 0 Fiorentina (30-11-2025)LNapoli 3 - 1 Atalanta (22-11-2025)LAtalanta 0 - 3 Sassuolo (09-11-2025)
13 Torino 15 17 15 26 -11 WTorino 1 - 0 Cremonese (13-12-2025)LTorino 2 - 3 AC Milan (08-12-2025)LLecce 2 - 1 Torino (30-11-2025)LTorino 1 - 5 Como (24-11-2025)DJuventus 0 - 0 Torino (08-11-2025)
14 Lecce 15 16 11 19 -8 WLecce 1 - 0 Pisa (12-12-2025)LCremonese 2 - 0 Lecce (07-12-2025)WLecce 2 - 1 Torino (30-11-2025)LLazio 2 - 0 Lecce (23-11-2025)DLecce 0 - 0 Verona (08-11-2025)
15 Cagliari 15 14 15 21 -6 LAtalanta 2 - 1 Cagliari (13-12-2025)WCagliari 1 - 0 AS Roma (07-12-2025)LJuventus 2 - 1 Cagliari (29-11-2025)DCagliari 3 - 3 Genoa (22-11-2025)DComo 0 - 0 Cagliari (08-11-2025)
16 Genoa 15 14 16 23 -7 LGenoa 1 - 2 Inter (14-12-2025)WUdinese 1 - 2 Genoa (08-12-2025)WGenoa 2 - 1 Verona (29-11-2025)DCagliari 3 - 3 Genoa (22-11-2025)DGenoa 2 - 2 Fiorentina (09-11-2025)
17 Parma 15 14 10 18 -8 LParma 0 - 1 Lazio (13-12-2025)WPisa 0 - 1 Parma (08-12-2025)LParma 0 - 2 Udinese (29-11-2025)WVerona 1 - 2 Parma (23-11-2025)DParma 2 - 2 AC Milan (08-11-2025)
18 Verona 15 12 13 22 -9 WFiorentina 1 - 2 Verona (14-12-2025)WVerona 3 - 1 Atalanta (06-12-2025)LGenoa 2 - 1 Verona (29-11-2025)LVerona 1 - 2 Parma (23-11-2025)DLecce 0 - 0 Verona (08-11-2025)
19 Pisa 15 10 10 20 -10 LLecce 1 - 0 Pisa (12-12-2025)LPisa 0 - 1 Parma (08-12-2025)LPisa 0 - 2 Inter (30-11-2025)DSassuolo 2 - 2 Pisa (24-11-2025)WPisa 1 - 0 Cremonese (07-11-2025)
20 Fiorentina 15 6 12 26 -14 LFiorentina 1 - 2 Verona (14-12-2025)LSassuolo 3 - 1 Fiorentina (06-12-2025)LAtalanta 2 - 0 Fiorentina (30-11-2025)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Juventus (22-11-2025)DGenoa 2 - 2 Fiorentina (09-11-2025)